u/Wonderful-Scar1514

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I’m 20 years old and currently in 2nd year at a low-tier private engineering college. Due to financial pressure, weak placements (~2–3 LPA), stressful environment, rent/travel issues and family responsibilities, I’m considering restarting in a tier-2 NIT.

According to my JEE rank, I may get 2–3 core branches and possibly Engineering Physics.

My goals:

- Mainly govt jobs (PSC/SSC etc.)

- But open to private jobs too

- Want better environment, lower financial pressure, hostel life, NIT tag and better exposure

Some friends say:

“You already completed 2 years, why waste more years restarting?”

I talked with EP seniors:

- Batch size ~16–19

- Around 3–6 students usually get placements

- Many go for higher studies/govt exams

- Seniors said students who seriously prepare usually manage placements

- Avg package around 6–7 LPA

There’s also branch change after 1st year based on high CGPA, but it’s uncertain.

Main confusion:

Should I include Engineering Physics in choice filling or only keep core branches?

Need realistic opinions, not motivation.

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I’m 20 years old and currently in 2nd year at a low-tier private engineering college. I’m considering taking admission in a tier-2 NIT, most likely Engineering Physics.

Current situation:

- High fees, financial burden on parents

- Living in rent + stressful daily travel

- Family/health responsibilities at home

- Don’t like current college environment

- Placements are weak (~2–3 LPA)

My goals:

- Mainly govt jobs (PSC/SSC etc.)

- But open to private jobs too

- Want better environment, lower pressure, NIT tag, stronger peer group

The dilemma:

Some friends say:

“You already completed 2 years. Why waste 2 more years restarting?”

But my current college also doesn’t offer strong placements or exposure.

I talked with EP seniors from that NIT:

- Batch size ~16–19

- Around 3–6 students get placements

- Many go for higher studies/govt exams

- Seniors said students who seriously prepare usually manage placements

- Avg package around 6–7 LPA

There’s also branch change after 1st year based on high CGPA, but it’s competitive and uncertain.

So should I:

1. Stay and finish my degree in 2 years

   OR

2. Restart at a tier-2 NIT for better environment/exposure despite losing 2 extra years?

Need realistic opinions, not motivation.